Is this sunscreen reef-safe?
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Several online sources list "reef safe" in their description of the product, but I couldn't find any mention of it on the company website. Apparently, these are the ingredients that are harmful to reefs - Oxybenzone (benzophenone-3), Butylparaben, Octinoxate, and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, and these are safe - zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and avobenzone. The active ingredients in Beyond Coastal's Natural line are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, In their Active line, it's avobenzone. Under "Details" on their website it lists "Oxybenzone Free, Paraben Free" for both lines. But if you want to be absolutely sure that it's reef safe, you could send the company an email I'm sure they could confirm that for you. http://www.beyondcoastal.com/
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I can't comment on that. Suggest you check the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) sunscreen section where you will find all the ingredients listed for most every sunscreen along with their possible environmental and health concerns. The Beyond Coastal Natural may be one step closer to reef-safe but I haven't tried it.
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I have use this brand once and I do apply sunscreen first before i apply the wipe. I stop using this brand and have switch over to another brand. I now use BullFrog Mosquito Repellent. The reason is, the BullFrog ones also have sunblock in it, SPF 30 which is all I need. I like that brand a lot because it works quite well. I haven't had a bite when I travel to Southeast Asia.
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It doesn't say on the container, but I would imagine that it is safe. If you continue to have concerns, you should contact the company itself. Sorry that I couldn't be more specific.
327592
I wouldn't use it in place of sunscreen, if that's what you're asking. It will definitely wash off if you get in any kind of water. It will provide some extra sun protection for your face and chest though. I mainly use it to set my under eye concealer but I've occasionally use it my chest and neck as well.
2086314
This is not intended to be a sunscreen that I know of. It is a moisturizer with a self tanner in it.
2097658
I have never had any sort of eye burning issues with this sunscreen, even when I sweat. Because it is a purely physical sunblock it has far less potential to irritate your eyes.
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The bottle does not specifically address your question, it just says 'safe for ALL aquarium inhabitants. You may do well to contact the mfr at Hagen.com.
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I found it came out smoother when you mixed it with another lotion. I haven't tried sunscreen. But it should be fine.
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I don't know what chemicals are in the product abut it WORKS. I fish a lot and out in the sun for hours on end. since I have been using RIT SUN GUARD I don't need to be treated for ultra violet damage as often. IT WORKS. yOU SHOULD ASK YOUR dR.
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The bottle specifies spf30 which is pretty good sunscreen so according to the mfgr, yes
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It is thicker than normal watery sunscreen but is not sticky at all. That is actually one of the reasons we continue to purchase this brand. 7 years and counting and no sun burns even though we live in South Florida.
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It should be safe around humans, as it works as the sun to help reptiles to help their bones, the uvb light. like any lifht don't stare into it. I haven't had any problems. Good luck.
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I don't know as while were we were was very warm and humid, we were not sweating per se. I would tell you that it is definitely more water proof than any other sunscreen I have used. Many hours after ocean and pool swimming we did not get burnt or even red. I think the issue with sweating however is that you are likely wiping with a cloth or towel which to me would at some point cause the sunscreen to wear off more quickly. With that said however this product is by far superior than any other I have used
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According to the label it is 99%. I have been using it for about a month now and I don't know that I notice any major changes but I have been out in the sun a lot this summer and I don't notice any sun damage, either.
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I am not sure. I use this daily but if I am in the pool or going to be in the sun, I use a waterproof children's sunscreen. I try to get as little sun on my face as possible. I do like this is 50 SPF & it's lite and absorbs quickly. I also like that it's tinted & not white. I hope this helps!
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I used it in Jamaica for a week and never had an issue. I rinsed it off after each ocean visit.
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My son is allergic to chemicals in the UVB part of sunblock. We have to use this brand and it has been terrific for the past four years! We spend the entire summer at the beach and it works great!! Oh, he is a freckled face little redhead.